Ready to teach reading? Achieve certification success the first time with the help of this comprehensive study guide that includes the state 13 competencies: theories and underlying assumptions; emergent literacy; decoding, encoding, and related reading processes; reading fluency development; reading comprehension; content area reading and learning; literary genres, elements, and interpretations; diverse learners; reading assessments; print and non-print media; classroom environments that support reading; research; and reading program supervision and administration. Once you've mastered the content, test your knowledge with 125 sample questions and two constructed responses. This guide also includes a glossary, a directory of theorists, and tools for teaching and testing.